A Sinn Féin councillor is set to become cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District today.
Drumshanbo's Brendan Barry is expected to replace current chairman Gary Prior.
Councillor Barry will hold the role for one year and will be paid an allowance of €6,000.
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His election will surprise some people, as Sinn Féin is not part of the alliance that controls Leitrim County Council.
